The City continues to tackle storm debris cleanup while ensuring employee safety. We appreciate your patience, as cleanup efforts may cause delays of several days. The City is prioritizing employee safety, so we appreciate your patience, as cleanup efforts may cause delays of several days.
After severe storms, crews continue clearing fallen trees, branches, and debris citywide, aiming to reopen all streets as soon as possible while prioritizing crew safety. Report debris at 313-943-2239. Avoid standing water and downed power lines, and call 911 to report them.
Storm Cleanup Information
Following severe storms on Sept. 3-4, Dearborn Department of Public Works crews are working throughout the city to clear fallen trees, branches, and storm debris as crew safety allows. Crews will prioritize blocked roadways, downed trees, and immediate safety hazards before moving on to routine cleanup once conditions allow workers to work safely and use proper tools. Cleanup efforts will continue over the next several days as needed.
To report an issue, call 311 or 313-943-2239.
Tree Branch Pickup
Residents are asked to cut branches into sections no longer than 4 feet and weighing no more than 50 pounds and place them neatly at the curb for pickup.
Report Storm Damage
For fallen trees blocking roadways or other immediate safety hazards, call 911. To report a downed tree that does not pose an immediate hazard, call 311 or 313-943-2239.
Downed Power Lines
Never approach a downed power line. Stay at least 25 feet away and assume all wires are energized. Report downed wires or trees creating an immediate danger by calling 911. You can also report power outages and downed wires to DTE Energy at 1-800-477-4747.
Standing Water
Stay clear of any areas with standing water, and avoid driving through them. Call 911 to report these areas.
Traffic Signal Reminder
If you encounter an intersection where the traffic signals are not working, treat it as a four-way stop. Slow down, proceed cautiously, and watch for other vehicles and pedestrians.
Monitor changing conditions, keep multiple ways to receive weather alerts, and be prepared to move indoors if a warning is issued.
Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
See Flood Safety tips here.
Please use extra caution while traveling as first responders and DPW crews continue working throughout the city.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews work to safely clear storm damage and restore normal conditions throughout Dearborn.
Visit @DearbornGov, Dearborn Police, and Dearborn Fire social media channels for more information.